Abstract: A casing apparatus is provided to install a hard, pressure-resistant seal along a wall of a well in situ. The casing apparatus includes a moving device and a deformable tubular sleeve having a first end and a second end and. The moveable element is radially inflatable and movable inside the deformable tubular sleeve along a longitudinal axis of the deformable tubular sleeve. When the moving device is radially inflatable to an inflated condition and is moved from the first end to the second end, the moving device deforms the deformable tubular sleeve radially against the wall and progressively from the first end to the second end. A force of deforming the tubular sleeve applied by the inflated moving device is adjustable by changing the inflated condition of the moving device during the deformation process.

Abstract: A threaded connection for expandable tubulars.

Abstract: A downhole tool 100 includes a closure seat 116, 176 for seating with a closure, such as a ball. Shear pins or other connectors temporarily limit axial movement of the closure seat which is initially housed within a restricted diameter portion of the central throughbore in the tool body. The closure seat may be lowered to engage a stop 108, 157, thereby positioning the seat within an enlarged diameter bore portion of the tool and allowing radial expansion of a closure seat to release the ball.

Abstract: A hitch and adapter assembly for connecting an implement to the front end of vehicles such as all terrain vehicle providing a rigid connection with limited motion for reduced vibration operation. The hitch has two spaced apart sockets on a rigid frame that pivotally connects to the vehicle providing a rigid extension thereof. The sockets receive and cooperatively engage respective pins on the implement providing a quick connection. An electrically powered hydraulic cylinder is connected at one end to the frame and the other end connects to the vehicle by a coupler that slip fits into a socket therefore on the vehicle. The frame pivotally connects to the vehicle at two spaced apart positions. There is a coarse and fine adjustment for varying the height and tilt positions of the implement.

Abstract: A fastening tool for driving a fastener into a workpiece includes a trigger assembly that activates a driver sequence that drives the fastener into the workpiece. A contact trip mechanism has a blocking member connected to a carrier member. The contact trip mechanism is moveable between an extended position and a retracted position. In the extended position, the blocking member prevents the trigger assembly from activating the driver sequence. A depth adjustment assembly includes an adjuster member moveable between at least a first position associated with a first depth setting and a second position associated with a second depth setting. The adjuster member is moveable to obstruct the carrier member, when the contact trip mechanism moves from the extended position to the retracted position.

Abstract: A system, and a method of using a system, for controlled tool operation. The method includes providing a tool used in a force application such as a such torque application. The tool communicates with a controller which can communicate with the tool, and to a display in communication with the tool and the controller. The controller can be programmed with operational information about a tool operation. Information related to the operational information is displayed to a user during use. Service information including at least information about an amount of force applied during use is recorded and stored in the controller. Also disclosed is a computerized system for controlled tool operation which sends operational instructions to the tool before use and retrieves service information from the tool after use.

Abstract: An animal deterrent system to be placed on structures such as electrical apparatus to deter and protect birds, wildlife and other animals. Specifically, a perching deterrent having a saddle made to fit over any desired member of a structure and deterrent extensions may be used separately or in combination. The deterrent extensions may protrude in various configurations from the above-mentioned saddle to inhibit, deter, or insulate animals contacting structures. Also possible is an insulator cap with spiral conductor covers.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a thermal cap for cooling an electronic device includes steps of: machining a main housing of the thermal cap from a single element of a thermally conducting material; and fabricating a top plate including a centered intact area within the main housing by machining orifices around a perimeter of the main housing. The orifices represent a gap between the top plate and the main housing to allow movement of the top plate in the x, y, and z directions. Additionally, moveable connectors are fabricated along an edge of the top plate by cutting connector orifices in the main housing to allow movement of the top plate in the x direction; and moveable bars coupled with the moveable connectors are fabricated by cutting slot orifices in the main housing to allow movement of the top plate in the y and z directions.

Abstract: A cable for use in a predetermined voltage class includes at least one conductor; at least one extruded insulating layer surrounding the conductor, the insulating layer being made from a non-crosslinked insulating material having at least one thermoplastic polymer and at least one dielectric liquid, the insulating layer having a thickness such as to provide a voltage gradient on the outer surface of the cable insulating layer not smaller than 1.0 kV/mm; and a protective element around the extruded insulating layer having a thickness and mechanical properties selected to provide a predetermined impact resistance capability, the protective element having at least one expanded polymeric layer, the thickness being sufficient to prevent detectable insulating layer damage upon impact of at least 25 J energy.

Abstract: A wire hiding device includes an accommodating part for accommodating an electric wire, and a transparent cover part provided around the accommodating part, the transparent cover part being provided with an opening at a rear portion, through which an image at the rear portion of the transparent cover part is exposed. The transparent cover part includes a magnifying-projecting portion, through which the image is magnified and projected forward. The accommodating part is located at a zone where an image of the accommodating part is incapable of being projected forward through the magnifying-projecting portion. The wire hiding device is not easily seen by an observer and even looks just like a part of an indoor environment, and the electric wire is invisible to an observer.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric field control material comprising a polymer matrix with a nonlinear charge dispersed therein, said charge having nonlinear electric resistance properties. The invention is characterised in that the nonlinear charge comprises at least 97 wt.-% zinc oxide in the form of homogenous powder and less than 3 wt-% of at least one metallic oxide as trace elements.

Abstract: A cable entry device (500, 600) for providing sealing in a space between a cable (1) and a surrounding material. The device comprises a covering (400, 510, 620) having sealing members (420, 430) for receiving said material therebetween. The sealing members are formed by a recess (410) in the covering. The covering comprises a recess for temporarily receiving the second sealing member when the covering is inserted into a hole in the material.

Abstract: An asymmetric composite cable shield for use in communications cable that includes a protective layer clad with inner and outer layers of copper or a copper alloy, in which the inner layer is thicker than the outer layer.

Abstract: A gas sensor includes a sensor element, a housing, a hollow porcelain insulator, electrical contacts, a holder, and an air cover. The sensor element is retained inside the housing through the porcelain insulator. The electrical contacts are retained firmly within the porcelain insulator in electrical connection with the sensor element. The air cover is joined to the housing to cover the porcelain insulator. The holder is fit on the porcelain insulator and has stopper springs which are in elastic abutment with an inner shoulder surface of the air cover, thereby stopping the porcelain insulator from moving vertically when the contacts are pulled undesirably through lead wires in order to ensure the stability of electrical connection with the sensor element.

Abstract: A bushing for an electrical device including an insulating core, where at least a part of the insulating core includes a continuous diffusion barrier with firm adhesion to the insulating core. The bushing is manufactured by coating at least a part of the insulating core with the continuous diffusion barrier.

Abstract: An electrical assembly including a substantially planar substrate having at least one recess therein and a plurality of electrical components. The electrical components are positioned in the at least one recess and include a first electrical component and a second electrical component. Each of the electrical components has a body and an electrical connection. The electrical connection of the first electrical component and the electrical connection of the second electrical component are aligned with each other when the body of the first electrical component is in a recess and the body of the second electrical component is in a recess.

Abstract: A printed circuit board has a bending portion and a non-bending portion. A base insulating layer is provided over the bending portion and the non-bending portion. A plurality of conductor patterns are formed on the insulating layer. A cover insulating layer is formed on the insulating layer to cover the plurality of conductor patterns. A surface region of the plurality of conductor patterns in the bending portion is roughened.

Abstract: This disclosure suggests microelectronic substrates with thermally conductive pathways. In one implementation, such a substrate includes a body and a thermally conductive member. The Body has a first surface that includes a microelectronic component mounting site, a second surface separated from the first surface by a thickness, and an opening extending through at least a portion of the thickness. The opening is outwardly open at one or both of the surfaces and has a first portion having a first transverse dimension and a second portion having a larger second transverse dimension. The thermally conductive member includes a first thickness, which is received in the first portion of the opening, and a second thickness, which is received in the second portion of the opening. A transverse dimension of the second thickness of the thermally conductive member is greater than the first transverse dimension of the opening.

Abstract: A depression is formed in a first surface of a printed wiring board. A through hole penetrates through the printed wiring board from the bottom surface of the depression to a second surface of the printed wiring board. The second surface is the opposite surface of the first surface. A terminal of an electronic component is received in the through hole. The terminal has the tip end protruding from the second surface of the printed wiring board. Solder is filled in the through hole. The tip end of the terminal is allowed to protrude from the second surface of the printed wiring board even when the terminal is shorter than the original thickness of the printed wiring board. It is not necessary to change the length of the terminal.

Abstract: In a printed board having a wiring pattern and an NSMD type land, the present invention prevents disconnection between the land and the wiring pattern and separation of the land from the printed board. The printed circuit board has a main wiring pattern, a protective film covering the main wiring pattern and having an opening formed therein, and a land located inside of the opening of the protective film so that the land is spaced from a circumferential edge of the opening of the protective film. The printed circuit board also has an auxiliary wiring pattern including a first auxiliary wiring portion located under the protective film so as to surround the land and second auxiliary wiring portions radially extending from the land to the first auxiliary wiring portion.

Abstract: An improved electromagnetic radiation (EMR) shield that has minimal airflow resistance is presented. The EMR shield includes: a base plate; and plurality of columns that project away from the base plate, wherein each of the columns has a first end that is attached to the base plate, a second end that is distal to the base plate, and a side surface that has at least one side hole therein.

Abstract: An electromagnetic-wave shielding film of a display panel and a plasma display device are manufactured by transcribing a conductive ink material onto a substrate by an off-set process, and firing the conductive ink material to form a conductive material.

Abstract: An enclosure for housing communications equipment at a subscriber premises includes at least one cable port for receiving a service provider cable, a subscriber cable, and a ground cable. The enclosure further includes a housing having a base and an outer cover movably attached to the base between an opened position and a closed position so as to define a housing interior volume when the outer cover is in the closed position. A grounding post extends from the base within the housing interior volume and is electrically connectable with the ground cable. Active electronic components located in the housing interior volume connect the service provider cable with the subscriber cable. A service provider security nut attachable to the grounding post both fixes the active electronic components within the housing and grounds the active electronic components to the grounding post and the ground cable.

Abstract: A highly reliable plated lead finishing structure for a semiconductor part using a Pd film or a Pd alloy film, instead of a traditional solder plating material, as a brazing metal, without causing a problem of short-circuits between terminals due to whiskers, is provided. In the plated lead finishing structure of the invention, when a plated film having a thickness of not larger than 0.3 ?m is formed using Pd or a Pd alloy (26), instead of a conventional solder-plating material as a brazing metal, on the surfaces of the external connection terminals (10, 12) of a semiconductor part using copper or a copper alloy-based material, the film is plated without interposing any underlying layer or any intermediate metal layer between the material and the Pd— or Pd alloy-plated layer. In some cases, Au or an Au alloy (28) is further plated and has a thickness of not larger than 0.1 ?m on the plated film.

Abstract: Drill bits and methods for sampling sensor data associated with the state of a drill bit are disclosed. A drill bit for drilling a subterranean formation comprises a bit body and a shank. The shank further includes a central bore formed through an inside diameter of the shank and configured for receiving a data analysis module. The data analysis module comprises a plurality of sensors, a memory, and a processor. The processor is configured for executing computer instructions to collect the sensor data by sampling the plurality of sensors, analyze the sensor data to develop a severity index, compare the sensor data to at least one adaptive threshold, and modify a data sampling mode responsive to the comparison. A method comprises collecting sensor data by sampling a plurality of physical parameters associated with a drill bit state while in various sampling modes and transitioning between those sampling modes.

Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, a drill string has a drill bit with a body intermediate a shank and a working face. The working face has at least one cutting element. A jack element is disposed within the drill bit body and has a distal end substantially protruding from the working face. The distal end has a primary deflecting surface having an angle relative to a central axis of the jack element of 15 to 75 degrees.

Abstract: A drill rod assembly including inner and outer drill rods. The drill rod assembly further including flow passages that are in fluid communication with an annular fluid flow path defined between the inner and outer drill rods. The passages preventing blockage of a drill string fluid flow path when a number of drill rod assemblies are interconnected to form a drill string.

Abstract: A drill bit for drilling a borehole in earthen formations. In an embodiment, the bit comprises a bit body having a bit axis and a bit face. In addition, the bit comprises a pin end extending from the bit body opposite the bit face. Further, the bit comprises a plurality of gage pads extending from the bit body, wherein each gage pad includes a radially outer gage-facing surface. The gage-facing surfaces of the plurality of gage pads define a gage pad circumference that is centered relative to a gage pad axis, the gage pad axis being substantially parallel to the bit axis and offset from the bit axis.

Abstract: A drill bit includes a drill bit body and first and second blades formed on the drill bit body. The first blade has first cutting elements defining a first profile length and an adjacent first gauge section having a first gauge length. The second blade has second cutting elements defining a second profile length and an adjacent second gauge section having a second gauge length which is shorter than the first gauge length of the first blade. Certain ones of the second cutting elements on the second blade rotationally overlap with a portion of the first gauge section on the first blade.

Abstract: An earth boring bit has cutting elements arranged to avoid tracking. The bit has a bit body having a bit axis of rotation. First, second and third cones are rotatably mounted to the bit body, each of the cones having a plurality of rows of cutting elements including a heel row and an adjacent row. The heel row of the first cone has at least equal the number of cutting elements as the heel rows of the other cones. The adjacent row of the second cone has at least 90 percent as many cutting elements as the heel row of the first cone. The heel row of the third cone has a pitch that is in the range from 20-50% greater than the heel rows of the first cone.

Abstract: Composite constructions comprise a plurality of granules that are arranged together in a randomly-oriented manner. The granules each comprise an ordered arrangement of a first material phase and a second material phase, wherein the first and second material phases are each continuous, and each occupy different and distinct regions of the granule. At least a portion of the first and second material phases of each granule are in contact with one another. The first material phase comprises a material selected from the group consisting of cermet materials, polycrystalline diamond, polycrystalline cubic boron nitride, and mixtures thereof. The second material phase comprises a material that is relatively softer, e.g., more ductile, than the first material phase.

Abstract: Weighing means (10) adapted to combine with a travel bag (12) to measure and indicate the weight of the bag (12) and/or its contents (14) two or three weight sensors (20) and means (22) to add together the weights sensed by them, and a single substantially rigid platform (24) borne by the said weight sensors (20), the weighing means (10) being built into the bag (12) internally or externally, or being adapted to be placed into an existing said bag (12). The weight sensors (20) project from the bag (12), measure its weight when empty, indicate this and simultaneously a normal maximum weight set by airlines, have a control and indicating digital unit (36) adapted to be located and/or visible outside the bag (12). This unit (36) has a line (44) of control means and a line (40) of indicators, in differently coloured groups, which light up progressively towards the maximum weight, can be preset or user-set and has a vocal indicator (461), e.g. of settings.

Abstract: A weighing system associated with a mattress and configured to measure a patient's weight while the patient is positioned on the mattress.

Abstract: The invention relates to a suspended front steering system for multiple rotation cycles. The invention relates to the technical field concerning vehicle-steering elements and, more specifically, elements belonging to front steering systems for cycles that are used to perform acrobatic figures. The inventive steering system is of the telescopic type and comprises: a steering column (2) which is fixed to the frame (3), a sliding plunger (5) which pivots axially in the steering column, and a fork (8) which is fixed to the end of the plunger and on which the front wheel (9) of the cycle is positioned. The invention is characterised in that a guide piece (6) transmits the rotational movement from the handlebar (31) to the plunger. The invention enables the user to perform acrobatic figures with a full 360° rotation of the handlebar around the steering axis or of the cycle around the handlebar, while providing damping and braking of the front wheel.

Abstract: A self propelled trailer for boats or other loads in which the trailer includes two tracked propulsion units. The propulsion units raise to a position adjacent the frame to allow the trailer to be towed by a towing vehicle, and lower to a position in contact with a road surface to allow the operator to move the trailer and its load without being attached to the towing vehicle. In the case of a load that is a boat, the self propelled trailer and the boat could be driven without an attached vehicle, down a boat loading ramp to launch the boat, and be driven with the boat up the boat loading ramp to rendezvous with a towing vehicle in a parking lot. The propulsion units would then be raised into a position adjacent to the trailer frame and the trailer would be towed on the highway.

Abstract: A power plant and driveline arrangement for a vehicle having at least two wheel units and a body supported on the wheel units generally consisting of an engine supported on the body; a transmission supported on such body disposed on the underside of the engine; a first transfer case for transferring drive from an output shaft of the engine to an input shaft of the transmission; a second transfer case for transferring drive from an output shaft of the transmission to forwardly and rearwardly projecting output shafts; a first wheel carrier supported on the body forwardly of the second transfer case, having an input shaft drivingly coupled to the forwardly projecting output shaft of the second transfer case, and a pair of laterally projecting half shafts operatively connected to the wheels of the first wheel units; and a second wheel carrier supported on the body rearwardly of the second transfer case, having an input shaft drivingly coupled to the rearwardly projecting output shaft of the second transfer case,

Abstract: The invention relates to a light vehicle, e.g. a golf caddie, comprising a body (1) and at least two wheels (2) that are respectively connected to the body by means of an axle journal (3, 4) applied to the body in an articulated manner. Said axle journals (3, 4) can be pivoted in at least one first position in which they are tilted against the body (1), and in a second position in which they (3, 4) extend away from the body (1), said second position being defined as the driving position of the light vehicle. The aim of the invention is to create a light vehicle with the above-mentioned characteristics, ensuring, even when the vehicle is frequently used, the reliable adjustment of the driving position of the axle journals, a higher level of driving comfort, and the easy handling of the vehicle.

Abstract: In accordance with a known design, the drive torque of an internal combustion engine is superimposed on a drive torque of an electric drive unit by a planet set to which the drive torque of the internal combustion engine is fed via the sun gear. The torque of the electric drive unit is transferred for different shift positions of a clutch by driving different ring gears of the planet set. A drive train which is improved in terms of the operating ranges may be provided by having the electric drive unit be coupled directly to the input shaft via a clutch or coupled to a sun gear of the pick off gear unit via a clutch. This provides improved operation when the drive train is operated on the one hand as a conventional automatic transmission and on the other hand as an infinitely variable transmission with two driving ranges.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a hybrid vehicle including a first coupling element disposed between an engine and a motor-generator, a second coupling element disposed between the motor-generator and driving wheels of the hybrid vehicle, a sensor for sensing temperatures of the first coupling element and/or the second coupling element and a controller. The controller controls an amount of slippage in either the first coupling element, the second coupling element, or both, depending on the sensed temperatures.

Abstract: In the hybrid vehicle of the invention, when the sum of a regenerative braking force BFr produced by a motor and an operational braking force BFpmc based on a master cylinder pressure Pmc is insufficient for a braking force demand BF* required by the driver in response to the driver's depression of a brake pedal, the motor and a brake actuator of an HBS are controlled to satisfy the braking force demand BF* by the total of the regenerative braking force BFr of the motor, the master cylinder pressure Pmc-based operational braking force BFpmc, and a compensated braking force BFpp based on a pressure increase by two pumps included in the brake actuator (steps S170 through S190).

Abstract: A wheel supporting and driving device, comprising a motor (20) fixed to a vehicle body (12), a drive gear (24) coaxially rotated by the motor (20), and a driven gear (30) coaxially and integrally rotated with a wheel (14) which are installed in a vehicle. The drive gear (24) is rotated by the motor (20) around a rotating center decentered from the rotating center of the wheel (14) in a direction crossing perpendicularly to the vertical direction. Also, the device comprises a suspension arm (40) connecting the drive gear (24) to the driven gear (30) in the state of the driven gear (30) reciprocatingly swingable around the rotating center of the drive gear (24) and a suspension spring (50) elastically connecting the wheel (14) to the vehicle body (12).

Abstract: A grille arrangement for an enclosure of a drive unit of a self-propelled agricultural applicator is provided. The grille arrangement includes a screen, and a frame mounted by the screen. The frame includes a first strut connected by at least one movable latch assembly to the enclosure, and a second strut having a first linear portion aligned at an obtuse angle relative to a second linear portion in top plan view. The screen is attached at the first linear portion. With the frame and screen aligned at the obtuse angle relative to a vertical plane perpendicular to a forward direction of travel, the second linear portion slides into a notch at a vertical support strut fixed at the enclosure. Upon sliding the second linear portion in the notch, rotation of the frame rotates the second linear portion to a lock position securing the frame and screen at the enclosure.

Abstract: A heat exchanger and mount isolation system (10) is provided and includes a heat exchanger (12) for a vehicular application, a pair of side frame members (14,16) for mounting the heat exchanger (12) to a vehicle, and four pairs (18) of isolation mount assemblies (19) for mounting the heat exchanger (12) to the side frame members (14,16). The mount assemblies (19) are received in mounting bores (30) that are integral parts of the heat exchanger (12). Each of the pair 18 of mount assemblies (19) is inserted into the opposite ends (32,34) of a corresponding one of the mount bores (30) and includes a pair of abutting metal sleeves (42) that are mounted in respective annular flanged isolators (40).

Abstract: On the premise that a partition wall for defining an engine room is provided on the left side of a rear portion of an upper frame the partition wall constituting an upper rotating body and that an engine and a cooler are disposed in the engine room, a front support frame which supports a front portion of the cooler is connected to a rear surface of the partition wall in a state of surface abutment against the rear surface, whereby the support frame also serves as a support pillar for the partition wall, the partition wall also serves as a stay for the prevention of transverse vibration of the support frame, and the use of a sealing member for filling up a gap between the partition wall and the support frame can be omitted.

Abstract: An instrument panel device includes an instrument panel incorporating a speed meter, an odometer, a main switch and a meter cover covering the instrument panel and the main switch. The main switch is provided with a key cylinder projecting inwardly from the side surface of the meter cover. An inclined surface is formed on the side surface of the meter cover so that the projecting direction of the key cylinder is oriented obliquely downwardly. The inclined surface is formed at a position lowered by one step from the outermost circumferential surface of the meter cover. The resulting configuration reduces the size of the instrument panel device by reducing the depth of the instrument panel device incorporating the main switch with the key cylinder.

Abstract: An omni-directional robot cleaner, composed of a platform and a plurality of driving units for driving and controlling the movement of the platform, in which the platform further comprises: a sensing unit, for obstacle detection; a-cleaning unit, for collecting and removing dust and dirt; a processing unit, capable of receiving signals transmitted from the sensing unit while planning and mapping a travel path accordingly; and a power unit, for providing power to the omni-directional robot cleaner while managing the same.

Abstract: A vehicle driving assist system is provided that calculates the risk potential of the host vehicle with respect to a preceding object existing in front of a host vehicle. A first driving assistance control system controls at least one of an actuation reaction force exerted by a driver-operated driving operation device and a braking/driving force exerted against the host vehicle based on the calculated risk potential. A second driving assistance control system configured to control the braking/driving force of the host vehicle such that at least one of a host vehicle speed and a headway distance between the host vehicle and the obstacle is maintained. An operating state reporting section reports an operating state of the first driving assistance control system based on an operating state of the second driving assistance control system, the risk potential, and an accelerator pedal actuation state.

Abstract: A solar skateboard includes a board and a solar cell. The board includes a wheel, a motor, and an accumulation unit. The motor drives the wheel. The solar cell is disposed on the board to supply power to the motor through the accumulation unit to drive the wheel. The accumulation unit includes an outlet for an electric appliance to function as a mobile photoelectric charger, and a charging outlet is provided in case of insufficient light intensity.

Abstract: A motorcycle, comprising: a frame; a front wheel connected to the frame; a back wheel connected to the frame; and a radial engine connected to the frame, wherein the radial engine is positioned in-line with the front and back wheels. The radial engine comprises a plurality of cylinders disposed in a plane passing through both the front and back wheels.

Abstract: An adapter (30) for a motorcycle frame (10) configured with a vertical suspension system, as in Harley-Davidson® Sportster®, Dyna®, FXR™ and Road King™ style motorcycles that widens the shock (16) upper attachment points in order to permit the installation of a wider rear wheel. The adapter (30) is configured to attach at the original shock frame attachment point, secured in place by a replacement shock attachment bolt (18?) that is longer than the original shock bolt (18). The structure of adapter (30) provides support against the increased torque of weight on the shock (16), due to the additional length of the bolt, and adapter (30) is correspondingly recessed to closely fit over the junction area (J) of the frame's (10) generally horizontal member (12) and riser (14), so as to resist rotational torques that may be applied to fender, selectably mountable on replacement struts (21).